Electricity rates in La Crescent, MN
La Crescent (4,826 people, Houston County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co - Minnesota pay about 17.09¢/kWh, 5% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving La Crescent
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | Investor-owned utility | 17.09¢ | $105 | 1.24M | 226 |
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 17.32¢ | $170 | 15K | 213 |
Power outages in Houston County right now
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Outage history in Houston County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 71 | 19 |
| Days with outages | 9 | 3 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,568 (23.6%) | 79 (1.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-06 | 2025-06-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (71 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Caledonia 17.3¢
- Rushford 17.1¢
- Winona 17.1¢
- Spring Grove 17.3¢
- Goodview 17.1¢
- Lewiston 17.1¢
- Saint Charles 17.1¢
- Preston 17.3¢
- Chatfield 17.6¢
- Eyota 17.6¢
ZIP codes: 55947
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in La Crescent?
Most homes in La Crescent get power from Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, where residential customers pay an average of 17.09¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of La Crescent: MiEnergy Cooperative (17.32¢).
What is the average electric bill in La Crescent?
About $105 a month, based on 615 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co - Minnesota customers) at 17.09¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in La Crescent, MN?
2 utilities serve La Crescent's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co - Minnesota, MiEnergy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in La Crescent?
In 2025, customers in Houston County averaged 19 min without power. Outages hit 3 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-21, when 79 customers (1.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.